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Bag Boy Video Diary for Dec. 21
Bag Boy is in the spirit of giving. He's handing out one-way tickets to some of Chicago's sports figures that made his naughty list.
(02:25) | Source: RedEye
What are you doing New Year's Eve?
Metromix host Marcus Leshock asks Chicagoans about their big plans for the big countdown.
(03:10) | Source: Metromix
Top 5 worst films of the year
Metromix's Matt Pais and Marcus Leshock count down their top 5 picks for worst films of 2007
(03:37) | Source: Metromix
The Crashers
From the user's description: "A man infected with a computer virus meets the woman of his dreams and nightmares."
(03:23) | Uploaded by: Matt, Chicago
WPIX Yule Log
The holiday classics never get old. From the YouTube description: "A Christmas tradition, this yule log video was looped on Christmas Eve/Morning on WPIX in the NY-metro broadcast area throughout the 80s."
(01:59) | Source: YouTube
A look at the Ford Assembly Plant in Chicago
From the Veoh.com description: "Cars.com's Kelsey Mays walks you through the Chicago Ford Assembly Plant. ... "
(02:03) | Source: Veoh.com
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A Very Groban Christmas
Holiday contest winner!: From the user's description: "A Christmas Card to Josh Groban."
Watch more entries in the holiday video contest here
(03:23) | Uploaded by: bindledog.com, chicago
Hungry Hound's favorite things from 2007
From breakfast to dessert, ABC 7's "Hungry Hound" picks his local favorites from the year. From the ABC 7 description: "ABC7's Hungry Hound has been poring over his reports from 2007. He says it was tough but he has come up with a few of his favorite things from the past 12 months."
For more Best of 2007 videos, click here
(04:50) | Source: ABC 7
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WGN's interview with Michelle Obama
WGN's interview with Michelle Obama.
(16:03) | Source: WGN
Fast-Pais review: 'Walk Hard'
Chicago's own John C. Reilly stars in the comedy "Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story" and Metromix's Matt Pais weighs in.
(01:46) | Source: Metromix
Fast-Pais review: 'Sweeny Todd'
Johnny Depp and Tim Burton team up again for the dark musical "Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street." Did it win over Metromix's Matt Pais?
(01:29) | Source: Metromix
Cassandra's Birthday
From the user's description: "Her Aunt Jacky got hers messing with her niece Cassandra on her birthday" in Bolingbrook.
(00:59) | Uploaded by: Efrain, Chicago
Mythbusters: White Men CAN Dunk
A group of students dunk on an indoor hoop... but what's never addresses is how they ended up with a regulation sized hoop in their tiny bedroom. From the YouTube description: "Four Chicago White Boys Da Lan Qiu ing it up. Do not attempt at home. Attempting these dunks could cause serious injury or death. "
(01:19) | Source: YouTube
Subway Christmas
From the YouTube description: "A pair of buskers in the Chicago Red Line subway station perform some Christmas songs for the waiting passengers. "
(01:35) | Source: YouTube
CPS attendance awards
The Chicago Public School system recognized students who had perfect attendance in October and November by rewarding their families.
(01:39) | Source: WGN
Holiday cheer without tipping the scale
WGN's Medical Watch offers tips to help keep you from overindulging during the holidays.
(01:35) | Source: WGN
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Snowman Hunting
Holiday contest submission: From the user's description: "Nothing like a little tradition of ruining somebody else's."
Watch more entries in the holiday video contest here
(02:59) | Uploaded by: Tim, Mt. Prospect, IL | Warning: Language
Cubs introduce Fukudome
Unedited footage of the press conference in which the Cubs introduce outfielder Kosuke Fukudome.
(01:18) | (01:48) | (01:46) Source: CLTV
Kathryn Gately: Acting Professor
From the user's description: "A short documentary about Kathyrn Gately, one of the most notable acting coaches in the United States. She currently heads the acting program at Northern Illinois University. Her past students include "The Sopranos" star James Gandolfini, "Sex in the City" star Kristin Davis, "Desperate Housewives" star Roger Bart, and more. Directed by Marcus and Jonna Leshock, and Kristie Woodin."
(10:25) | Source: Uploaded by: Marcus
Inside Metro's green room
Requests for Turkish robes and a tower of cookies don't phase the staff at the Metro, who try to accommodate musical acts as best they can.
(02:10) | Source: Chicago Tribune
Metromix Movie Awards
Loudest Yelling and Baddest Mamma Jamma are just a few of the unique awards Metromix's Matt Pais and Marcus Leshock give out to honor some of the best and worst films of 2007.
For more Best of 2007 videos, click here
(02:46) | (02:38) | Source: Metromix
Eatin' Cheap: Perry's Deli So You Think You Can Dance auditions
Interviews with people line up outside the Chicago Theater to audition for "So You Think You Can Dance."
(01:39) | Source: AOL Vidoe, Hulu
TBox trailer
Participants in the 2007 TBox Pub Crawl made a theatrical trailer for the event. From the description on YouTube: "12 Bars of Christmas Pub Crawl 2007 in Chicago, IL"
(00:59) | Source: YouTube
Metromix TV's Year in Music
Metromix's Pogo talks about the year in music with Local H frontman Scott Lucas and WXRT DJ Marty Lennartz.
For more Best of 2007 videos, click here
(04:28) | Source: Metromix
Baby Goes to his first big game
This commercial was shot in a kitchen in Wicker Park. From the user's description: "We shot this video of my 7 mo. old son, Emmanuel, for a new software application I developed(SeatQuest.com). What is funny is that he was laughing for my wife but when I started laughing too, he got that very scared look on his face! "
(00:39) | Uploaded by: Nomik
Safety Dance at Maine South High School
Dancers at Maine South High School in Park Ridge. From the YouTube description: "This was our dance for the gym final project." From the nominator: "This was an actual P.E. final project for this group of high school sophomores. Yes, they did get an "A"."
(03:23) | Source: YouTube | Suggested by: Heidi
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Green wrapping tips
The folks at Center Stage Chicago share tips for saving the planet while celebrating the holidays. The snappy editing makes it news you can use, without the snooze.
(01:35) | Source: YouTube
Outpouring of support for church after toy theft
After a theft at a south side church, where robbers stole donated toys, the community has shown a generous outpouring of support. One man even brought a moving truck full of toys and music equipment to help make up for the lost donations.
(02:04) | Source: CLTV
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Principal dies during root canal
Georgette Watson, principal at a Logan Square elementary school, died during a routine dental procedure. The community mourned her loss and remembered her for her hand-on leadership style.
(02:13) | Source: CLTV, WGN
Bar Brunch at Flo
The Southwestern-style weekend brunch at Flo's in West Town usually draws a sizable crowd, but the free coffee makes the waiting easier.
(03:04) | Source: Metromix
Silverchair at Twisted
Metromix's Pogo talked to Australian band Silverchair, when they stopped in Chicago as part of Q101's Twisted concert.
(03:11) | Source: Metromix